With sadness, but with faith in our Lord’s Death and Resurrection, I write to inform you that Father Gerard Creedon, Pastor of Holy Family Church, Dale City, and Pastor of Good Shepherd Church from 1979-1991, died Thursday afternoon, November 16. Father Creedon had undergone heart surgery last Friday. Unfortunately, he experienced significant complications after the surgery from which he could not recover.

Please pray for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family.

FATHER CREEDON OBITUARY in ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALDFUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:The body of Father Gerard Creedon will be received at noon on Monday, November 20, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 14160 Ferndale Road, Dale City, VA 22193.A Vigil will continue until the Prayers of the Vigil Service are offered at 7 p.m.The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. There will be a reception following the Mass in Father Gerry Creedon Hall.Father Creedon will be buried at a later date in Ireland.